A DWI charge in Minnesota can affect your driver’s license before the criminal case is resolved. Minnesota uses separate criminal and administrative processes, so a license revocation can begin even though you have not been convicted of a DWI. That administrative...
What Is the Minnesota African American Family Preservation Act? What Families Need to Know
Minnesota is preparing for a significant change in how its child protection system works with African American families and other families whose children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system. The Minnesota African American Family...
Can Someone Else’s Drugs Lead to Your Arrest?
Imagine riding as a passenger in a friend’s car or hosting a social gathering at your home when law enforcement officers pull the vehicle over and execute a search. During the interaction, officers discover an illegal controlled substance that does not belong to you....
Can You Restore Gun Rights After a Domestic Assault Conviction in Minnesota?
A domestic assault conviction can affect your life long after probation, fines, or jail are over. One consequence may be the loss of your right to possess firearms under Minnesota law, federal law, or both. If you are wondering whether you can restore gun rights in...
Can You Get a Plea Deal in a Minnesota DWI Case? What to Know
Facing a DWI in Minnesota is stressful, and one of the first questions many people ask is whether the case can be negotiated. The answer is often yes, but the available options depend on the charge, the evidence, prior impaired-driving history, and the prosecutor. ...
Can Body Camera Footage Help Your Minnesota DWI Case?
At Sieben Edmunds Miller, we know video can be one of the most useful pieces of evidence in a Minnesota DWI case. A police report reflects the officer’s written account, while body-camera, squad-camera, and station recordings may provide a contemporaneous record of...
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Sieben Edmunds Miller Attorneys and Firm for 2027
Sieben Edmunds Miller is pleased to celebrate continued recognition from Best Lawyers®, with three attorneys named to the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the firm earning recognition in Best Law Firms®. 2027 Best Lawyers Honorees Three Sieben Edmunds...
What Happens at an Omnibus Hearing in Minnesota?
After a felony or gross misdemeanor charge in Minnesota, the omnibus hearing is an important pretrial stage. Governed by Rule 11 of the Minnesota Rules of Criminal Procedure, it can address probable cause, evidentiary issues, discovery disputes, constitutional...
2026 Minnesota Criminal Law Changes: What You Need to Know
Minnesota's criminal laws continue to evolve, and several significant changes took effect on August 1, 2026. The new laws create new criminal offenses, increase penalties for certain existing crimes, change how some domestic violence cases are handled, and expand the...
What Evidence Is Used in a Minnesota DWI Case?
When you are accused of driving while impaired in Minnesota, the evidence can include far more than a breath-test number. Prosecutors may rely on driving conduct, officer observations, body-camera and squad-camera video, field sobriety testing, a preliminary breath...
Five Sieben Edmunds Miller Attorneys Named to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Sieben Edmunds Miller is proud to announce that five attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, recognizing their professional achievements and the respect they have earned within Minnesota's legal community. For 2026,...
Sieben Edmunds Miller Recognized Again in the 2026 Minnesota’s Best Awards
We are honored to once again be recognized in the 2026 Minnesota's Best Awards, earning statewide recognition across three legal categories. This year, Sieben Edmunds Miller received: Gold – Criminal Defense Law Firm Silver – Personal Injury Law Firm Bronze – Law...
What Happens After a Drug Arrest in Minnesota? A Step-by-Step Guide
By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC If you have been arrested on drug charges in Minnesota, you likely have urgent questions about what comes next. The process moves quickly, the stakes are high, and the decisions made in the first...
Elizabeth Puck: Spring 2026 Criminal Justice Scholarship Winner
Elizabeth's Winning Essay: I want to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney because I have a passion for upholding constitutional rights and I know how desperately criminal defense services are needed. When I started working as a receptionist and assistant for...
DWI Causing Injury in Minnesota: What You Need to Know About Criminal Vehicular Operation
By Samuel Edmunds, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC A DWI charge is serious enough on its own. But when someone else is injured in a crash, the case becomes significantly more complicated. In addition to DWI allegations, prosecutors may pursue...
Minnesota’s Red Flag Law: When Can Firearms Be Taken Away?
By Kevin Sieben, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC In 2023, Minnesota joined a growing number of states by enacting a "Red Flag Law" that took effect in January 2024. Legally termed an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), this law allows courts to...
Can a DWI Be Reduced in Minnesota? When Charges May Be Lowered
By Samuel Edmunds, Criminal Defense Attorney, Sieben Edmunds Miller PLLC At Sieben Edmunds Miller, we understand that facing a drunk driving charge can feel like an uphill battle. Between the potential for jail time, heavy fines, and the loss of your driving...
Can You Beat a DWI in Minnesota If Your BAC Was Under .08?
Most drivers assume the .08 blood alcohol limit works like a legal safe zone — stay below it, and you're in the clear. It's a reasonable assumption. It's also wrong. In Minnesota, you can be arrested, charged, and convicted of DWI with a BAC below .08. Here's what...